🐠🐳 Shedd Aquarium: Dive Into Wonder! 🏛️🌊

📜 History: Opened May 30, 1930, Shedd Aquarium is a Chicago gem! 5 million gallons, 32,000 animals—3rd largest in the Western Hemisphere (after Georgia & Monterey Bay)! 🏆🌍 First inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater collection! 📍 Location: Museum Campus (with Adler Planetarium + Field Museum)! 🏛️🏰 🎟️ Tickets: Basic: Covers main exhibits—great for first-timers! 🐠🎫 Combo: Special exhibits + interactive fun! 🎭🎟️ Free Nights: Illinois residents—Tuesdays 5-9 PM (Feb-Apr)! 🆓🌙 🗓️ Best Time to Visit: Avoid Crowds: Weekday mornings/afternoons! 👨💼👩💻 Seasons: Spring/Fall—nice weather, fewer tourists! 🌸🍂 🚗 Getting There: Drive: Parking nearby (paid). 🚗💸 Public Transit: Red Line to State/Lake + bus! 🚇🚌 Walk: Easy from Navy Pier! 👣🌉 🍽️ Food & Shopping: Cafes: Eat by the exhibits! 🌮☕ Gift Shop: Ocean-themed souvenirs! 🎁🐚 💡 Tips: Plan Ahead: Check showtimes + events! 🎭⏰ No Food/Big Bags: Travel light! 🎒🚫 Flash Off: Don’t disturb the sea life! 📸🚫 🐍 Warning: Last photo has snakes! 🐍😱 🏷️ #Chicago #SheddAquarium #TravelGuide #OceanAdventure